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Dankowski Family History

Dankowski Surname Meaning

Polish: habitational name for someone from any of the places called Dankowice or Danków.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Dankowski family from?

You can see how Dankowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dankowski family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Dankowski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Dankowski family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dankowski's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Dankowski families in 1891.
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What did your Dankowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dankowski. 24% of Dankowski men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Dankowski women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dankowski were Truck Driver and Waitress.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Machinist
    12%
  • Polisher
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    34%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Operator
    23%
  • Waitress
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dankowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dankowski census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 336 immigration records available for the last name Dankowski. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 280 military records available for the last name Dankowski. For the veterans among your Dankowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dankowski lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Dankowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Dankowski in 1963 was 67, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dankowski ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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